Paudie fears mood swing

Allianz HL Division 1A: Waterford v Cork

Each year, a championship exit is followed by a lament about the lack of underage success and the poverty of structures, while a win against another top side is always followed by a rehash of Jim ‘Tough’ Barry’s quote about mushrooms.

Currently, Jimmy Barry-Murphy’s side are again being lauded after the 0-26 to 1-11 win over Tipperary in their Allianz Hurling League Division 1A opener two weeks ago, but one of the stars of that victory is only too aware of how quickly things change.